SAN GREGORIO Hotel & Spa is a unique haven, created in one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the country. Located in a mountainous area with pleasant climate all year round and breathtaking views of the “Volcan de Agua” and “Lago de Amatitlán”, it is a favorite destination for all who seek an alternative and […]
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San Gregorio Hotel & Spa Guatemala
Published at January 8th, 2010 in Attractions, News, Hotels, Restaurants, Gastronomy, Guatemala City, Cafes, Ecotourism and Volcanoes.No CommentsMaya, Rise & Fall in National Geographic Magazine
Published at August 3rd, 2007 in News.One CommentThis month’s cover of National Geographic features the article: Maya, How a Great Culture Rose and Fell.
Learn about this amazing culture and experience amazing photographs from several mayan sites in Mexico and Guatemala.
The cover includes a picture of Gran Jaguar by Simon Norfolk. The Pyramid is the jewel of Tikal in Peten and was enhanced […]
Survivor The Maya Empire
Published at May 18th, 2005 in News, Activities and Peten.4 CommentsKeeping with the tradition of exotic destinations the acclaimed show survivor announced Guatemala as the next host location for their show. After a bit of opposition from the Guatemalan Government which feared filming activity would result in damage to archeological and natural treasures finally the choice became official.
National Park Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo, featuring splendid Mayan ruins […]
Adopting a Baby from Guatemala
Published at January 19th, 2005 in News and Adoption.6 CommentsIt is likely that you have heard about couples adopting newborns in Guatemala. The reasons behind this choice in country are usually the same. Guatemala offers a more relaxed adoption system which allows more ample criteria in the parent selection. Another reason is easy availability to healthy babies and a lower cost when compared to […]
Important Mayan discoveries in Guatemala
Published at May 7th, 2004 in Attractions, News and Peten.2 CommentsCnn reports about the discovery of a sophisticated Mayan society in Cival by Archaeologist Francisco Estrada-Belli of Vanderbilt University.
“Excavations at a little-known Mayan ruin in Guatemala indicate it was once one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the preclassic Mayan world.”
Also, reports about the discovery of an old tomb and skeleton of a […]